waterproof cams

[SRT8 smoker craft]

Like the title says I'm thinking about getting a WP digital just wondering what you guys/gals use and if anyone has had any issues with either cam both are on sale for $160 for fuji and $170 for the olympus heres the links but the olympus is on sale at shoppers drugmart not BB.

 

Fuji

 

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/fuji-fujifilm-finepix-xp10-waterproof-digital-camera-blue-xp10/10141898.aspx?path=4e58c3dd557c78b1087e7699bbcc67e6en02

 

 

Olympus

 

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/olympus-olympus-stylus-tough-3000-12mp-waterproof-digital-camera-blue-227615/10139334.aspx?path=853c3aab809f4d1d53d405b68c7068dden02

 

 

Thanks for the imput hope to have some cool underwater shots soon

[bassjnkie]

I'm in the same situation, don't know which one. Interested to see some reviews.

[cuzza]

Funnily enough I was looking at the same thing this morning after I got an email from Amazon about these http://www.amazon.ca/Kodak-PlaySport-Waterproof-Pocket-Camcorder/dp/B0030MITDK/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1287168008&sr=1-2 no optical zoom, which shouldn't be an issue for pictures of fish and it looks like it's even more robust than the Fuji or Olympus so I could use it for photos and video while snowboarding.

 

That said, last time this topic came up I think the Fuji was the one to go for between it and the Olympus.

[DRIFTER_016]

My current (stylus 1050SW) camera and my last camera (stylus 300) are both Olympus and have both been excellent cameras.

 

All the shots in This thread were taken with my 1050SW.

Sorry I haven't put up any UW pics yet.

 

The optical zoom is still an important feature even with just fish pictures. The zoom was used on most of the pictures in the referenced thread.

Edited October 15, 2010 by DRIFTER_016

[fishnsled]

Canon PowerShot D10 - This camera seems to come out on top in the reviews and is on sale at Dell.

 

Canon Powershot D10 Waterproof Digital Camera

This camera has a unique and an unusual design and is quite durable. This camera can withstand water drops fallen from as high as 4 feet water drops and can be used for underwater photography till 33 feet deep in the water. Due to its bulky looks, it has strictly remained as a beach/vacation camera only. However, it is ranked higher in the best waterproof digital camera 2010 ratings. Average cost of Canon Powershot D10 Waterproof Digital Camera is around USD 340.

 

Edit - Add an 8G card for another $20. With Card.

 

Fuji Fine Pix XP 10 - Great price on this one if you are looking at the Fuji (at Dell as well and no I do not work for them. lol!)

 

 

Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Waterproof Digital Camera

This waterproof digital camera is popular for its inexpensiveness. Despite having 10 megapixel picture resolution, the results are not much cheerful. However, it is still a popular waterproof digital camera for its moderate price. This camera can withstand water drops fallen from as high as 4 feet water drops and can be used for underwater photography till 10 feet deep in the water. Average cost of Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Waterproof Digital Camera is around USD 200.

 

 

Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Waterproof Digital Camera

This camera gets higher rating amongst the waterproof camera reviews on its durability. However, the picture quality is a hampered issue that reveals in many waterproof digital camera comparison reports. This camera can withstand water drops fallen from as high as 6.6 feet water drops and can be used for underwater photography till 33 feet deep in the water. It is also freezeproof till 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Average cost of Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Waterproof Digital Camera is around USD 400.

 

 

 

2009 reviews - Some great information here. A year old but useful.

 

2010 reviews -

 

Best Waterproof Digital Camera

 

Waterproof Digital Camera Comparison

 

 

There that will keep you busy.

Edited October 15, 2010 by fishnsled

[scugpg]

It depends what you want.

 

1. If you want a great camera that happens to be waterproof, choose the Panasonic TS2 or the Sony Tx5. I own the Sony TX5 and it is awesome.

2. If you want a waterproof camera that happens to take alright pictures, look at the Fuji or Olympus at that price point.

 

Do your homework, some of the features on the high-end cameras are really worth it.

[SRT8 smoker craft]

Thanks guys fishnsled thanks for takin the time to put that together. Scugog I'm looking for a tough WP to toss in my fishing bag and not have to worry about it as long as it takes decent pics than I will be happy I'm just tired of killing a digital every year and I have a pretty good cannon point and click for everything else

[bdox]

How come noone ever talks about the Casio EX-G1?

 

http://exilim.casio.com/products_exg1.shtml

[SRT8 smoker craft]

Thanks again guys going tonight to look haven't made up my mind yet but it's olympus,fuji,casio right now they all seem to be simalar in pic quality and $$$ so it will depend on ease of use now I will let you guys know what I get.

[trevy727]

I love my Canon D10

[uglyfish]

i have the fuji Z33 and its a good camera. lots of setting to play with, but easy to use and takes good pictures.

[BUSTER]

FUJI ALL THE WAY

[DRIFTER_016]

One other important thing to think of when purchasing a new camera is what it uses for power. Many of the cameras still use AA batteries and they can be costly to keep loading up with. One of the reasons I like the Olympus cameras is because they use LION (lithium ion (think cell phone batteries)) rechargable batteries. I purchase a second battery and can easily swap out a dead one in the field.

For my new camera I purchased a second battery that came with a 110/12 volt charger for $20 shipped from ebay.

[fishinguypat]

my opinion ...get the Olympus

[BUSTER]

FUJI

[danbouck]

tiller

[risti]

Like the title says I'm thinking about getting a WP digital just wondering what you guys/gals use and if anyone has had any issues with either cam both are on sale for $160 for fuji and $170 for the olympus heres the links but the olympus is on sale at shoppers drugmart not BB.

 

Fuji

 

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/fuji-fujifilm-finepix-xp10-waterproof-digital-camera-blue-xp10/10141898.aspx?path=4e58c3dd557c78b1087e7699bbcc67e6en02

 

 

Olympus

 

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/olympus-olympus-stylus-tough-3000-12mp-waterproof-digital-camera-blue-227615/10139334.aspx?path=853c3aab809f4d1d53d405b68c7068dden02

 

 

Thanks for the imput hope to have some cool underwater shots soon

 

Well lets just say from my own experience i bought the Olympus m Tough just because my friend (Buster)has the fugi... and i had used his camera lots befor i decided to buy a new one. So lets just say the battery life in it is very poor, and thte zoom on it still looks like your a million miles away 12mp ya right> Fugi i wish i bought!

[risti]

Well lets just say from my own experience i bought the Olympus m Tough just because my friend (Buster)has the fugi... and i had used his camera lots befor i decided to buy a new one. So lets just say the battery life in it is very poor, and thte zoom on it still looks like your a million miles away 12mp ya right> Fugi i wish i bought!

 

Fuji right

[thatleetboy]

Oly

[BUSTER]

Well lets just say from my own experience i bought the Olympus m Tough just because my friend (Buster)has the fugi... and i had used his camera lots befor i decided to buy a new one. So lets just say the battery life in it is very poor, and thte zoom on it still looks like your a million miles away 12mp ya right> Fugi i wish i bought!

last time you can come over for BBq steak and chardonney

[SRT8 smoker craft]

Well I went with the fuji and a 8gb card can't wait to get a underwater shot of a steelhead.

[denisk]

I'm using the stylus 8010 for the last few months. I really like it, pictures are on facebook.

[aniceguy]

I looked at all of those camera's recently and opted for the pentax optio w90, the conclusion and here are a few pics is that its underwater features are great, but it lacks seriously in color saturation and portrait capability

 

I was much happier with the image quality of my 8mp canon, so unless your bend on the water proof shock proof qualities I think that there are far better options for a camera

 

here is an underwater shot, the color saturation is fair to good

 

 

here is a close up macro on the camera

 

 

and a fish picture

 

 

 

 

here is where it lacks big time, here is a family shot from a few weeks back and in my opinion the quality is awful, and the settings are such that it should be the best quality pictures possible

 

 

conclusion I think that the pentax is the best of all the options right now on the market and I think it falls short on lots of fronts, I ll more then likely sell it in the next few

[fish_fishburn]

Buster, are you serious a chard with bbq steak? Pick up a barolo for your next bbq steak, you won't be disapointed.

[SRT8 smoker craft]

Thanks Louis I have a canon powershot sd1400 for regular stuff family and things this will strictly be my fishing cam so I stop killing the regular cams carrying them around in my hip bag.